Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Leaflet THERAFLU MAX COLD AND COUGH 1000mg / 12.2mg / 200mg powder for oral solution
- Product code:
- W70355001
- Quantity:
- 10
- Indicated for:
- cold and flu symptoms
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- paracetamol + phenylephrine + guaifenesin (analgesic and antipyretic + adrenergic decongestant + expectorant)
- ATC
- N02BE51 — Nervous system | Other analgesics and antipyretics | Anilides
Precautions:
Glaucoma warning
Use caution if you have glaucoma or increased eye pressure.
Hepatotoxicity
This medicine may affect the liver.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Paracetamol, phenylephrine, and guaifenesin are active ingredients used in combination to treat cold and flu symptoms such as fever, headaches, nasal congestion, and productive cough. This combination provides a comprehensive solution for relieving respiratory symptoms and associated discomfort.
Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic that reduces pain and fever, being well-tolerated by most patients. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that works by constricting blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, reducing inflammation and congestion. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin mucus, making it easier to expel through coughing.
Although this combination is effective, its use should be approached with caution. Phenylephrine may cause side effects such as increased blood pressure, insomnia, or agitation, especially in sensitive individuals. Guaifenesin may cause nausea or stomach discomfort, and paracetamol, if overused, can harm the liver.
This combination is available over the counter, but it is essential for patients to follow the recommended dosage and avoid long-term use. If symptoms persist for more than a few days or worsen, medical advice is necessary. Additionally, patients with pre-existing conditions, such as high blood pressure, should consult a doctor before use.
Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic that reduces pain and fever, being well-tolerated by most patients. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that works by constricting blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, reducing inflammation and congestion. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin mucus, making it easier to expel through coughing.
Although this combination is effective, its use should be approached with caution. Phenylephrine may cause side effects such as increased blood pressure, insomnia, or agitation, especially in sensitive individuals. Guaifenesin may cause nausea or stomach discomfort, and paracetamol, if overused, can harm the liver.
This combination is available over the counter, but it is essential for patients to follow the recommended dosage and avoid long-term use. If symptoms persist for more than a few days or worsen, medical advice is necessary. Additionally, patients with pre-existing conditions, such as high blood pressure, should consult a doctor before use.
General data about THERAFLU MAX COLD AND COUGH 1000mg / 12.2mg / 200mg
- Substance:
- paracetamol + phenylephrine + guaifenesin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2024
- Product code:
- W70355001
- Concentration:
- 1000mg / 12.2mg / 200mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for oral solution
- Quantity:
- 10
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- OTC — Over the Counter = medicine that does not require a medical prescription.
Pharmaceutical forms available for paracetamol + phenylephrine + guaifenesin
Concentrations available for paracetamol + phenylephrine + guaifenesin
- 1000mg/12.2mg/200mg
- 500mg/6.1mg/100mg